The grand ceremony concluded with meaningless pleasantries and celebratory events.
Xu Chuan, disliking crowds, returned to the True Yang Peak main hall. Two more people were by his side: Ning Youci and Su Miaoyin. Reunited after a long separation, the two women naturally didn't want to leave Xu Chuan's side for a moment, staying close. Xu Chuan was pleased, as the brief tiff they'd had earlier had forged their bond into something akin to sisterhood. He found himself enjoying the unparalleled bliss he had never dared to imagine before.
After their intimate moments, Xu Chuan began to attend to important matters. "This is for you. How you use it is entirely up to you!" he said, producing the Chaos Origin he had prepared, two wisps for each of them. He had just slain seven Demon Emperors, refining seven wisps of Chaos Origin from them, and with the one wisp he already possessed, he had a total of eight. Although he had promised Du Hengyu one wisp, he still had a generous seven remaining.
"What is this?"
Both women were already at the Half-Emperor realm, not far from its peak. The moment the Origin appeared, an urge to possess it surged from their hearts. The two women found it difficult to suppress their desire and asked Xu Chuan with astonishment. Even though Ning Youci had accompanied Xu Chuan to the Void Immortal Realm before, she was unaware that the key to breaking through to the Emperor Venerable realm was Chaos Origin. However, the desire in her heart gave her a vague premonition.
Seeing their struggle to suppress their urges, Xu Chuan found it amusing. Apart from him, almost every Half-Emperor realm expert had the same reaction upon seeing Chaos Origin; it was a matter of who had the stronger will and could better control their desires. After indulging in their amusing expressions, Xu Chuan did not keep them in suspense, stating frankly, "This is the opportunity that can help Half-Emperor realm experts break through to the Emperor Venerable realm!"
"Just one wisp can create an Emperor Venerable realm expert!"
"This..."
Upon hearing Xu Chuan's words, they both fell silent. In the past, various factions had fiercely competed for the chance to break through to the Emperor Venerable realm, resulting in brutal conflicts, yet none had succeeded. Now, Xu Chuan was casually offering four wisps of Origin. This indicated that Xu Chuan must possess much more. For a moment, their admiration and reverence for Xu Chuan deepened.
After a long while, Ning Youci was the first to speak. "Senior Brother Xu Chuan, this is too precious. I cannot accept it!" Although she craved it intensely, she held back. She understood the immense value of Chaos Origin; even top powers would exchange everything they owned for it. Precisely because of this, she refused. She did not want Xu Chuan to be in a difficult position because of their relationship, using what should be used to strengthen the foundation of the Taiyi Holy Land on her. And not just one wisp, but two.
Su Miaoyin also spoke at this moment, deeply moved by Xu Chuan's actions, her eyes filled with emotion. "Brother Xu Chuan, I cannot accept it either! You have just ascended to the position of Taiyi Holy Master. Now is the time you need this Origin to solidify your position. Why waste it on us? We sisters have only just entered the Half-Emperor realm, and we are still some distance from the peak. Wouldn't this Origin be wasted on us? Brother Xu Chuan, please take it back!"
The two women's choices were surprisingly consistent: they both refused the Chaos Origin from Xu Chuan, and both cited his well-being as their reason. Seeing this, Xu Chuan smiled knowingly. Their choice did not surprise him at all. Both women genuinely cared for him, so this display was not unexpected.
"It's alright, accept it. I still have plenty, it's enough!" he declared with immense authority. "Besides, as my women, how can you not break through to the Emperor Venerable realm?" In a flash, the ownership of the Chaos Origin was settled. Hearing Xu Chuan's words, their cheeks flushed, and their eyes were filled with adoration.
"I don't lack this item now. As long as the Demon race continues to invade Xuantian, there will be an endless supply," Xu Chuan revealed the origin of the Chaos Origin, allowing them to accept it with peace of mind. Upon hearing Xu Chuan's words, they finally ceased their refusal and nodded in unison.
"I will seal these two wisps of Origin within you. When you wish to break through to the Emperor Venerable realm, it will automatically appear." With a wave of his hand, two wisps of Origin flew into their bodies. Instantly, the craving for the Origin vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.
"Thank you, Brother Xu Chuan!" the two women said in unison. Ning Youci no longer addressed Xu Chuan as Senior Brother, adopting Su Miaoyin's more intimate appellation of Brother Xu Chuan.
"The remaining two wisps of Origin are for you to decide. I will not interfere, no matter who you give them to." As Xu Chuan spoke, he sealed the two wisps of Origin, preventing any aura from leaking out and attracting external covetousness. He then handed them over to the two women. They knew the preciousness of this item and carefully put it away upon receiving it.
As for who they would give them to, Xu Chuan could guess with his eyes closed. Su Miaoyin would likely give her wisp to the Holy Master of Yaochi, as she was her master, and in a sense, the Holy Master of Yaochi was also his teacher's wife. With Situ Lin obtaining the Origin he gave, breaking through to the Emperor Venerable realm was imminent. As a disciple, how could she allow her master's wife to remain in the Half-Emperor realm alone?
Ning Youci would undoubtedly give her wisp of Chaos Origin to Ning Cangtian! Xu Chuan knew that the other party had concealed his cultivation and was a true peak Half-Emperor, comparable to Xuan Sa in his prime. Although he didn't know the other party's intentions, Xu Chuan was well aware that Ning Cangtian, who practiced the cultivation techniques of the Great Wei imperial family, had only a few years left to live. To survive, he had to break through to the first-tier Emperor Venerable. This wisp of Chaos Origin was his last chance. This was also why Xu Chuan had given each of the women a wisp of Chaos Origin.
"This is all I can do for you. From now on, everything depends on yourselves. To break through to the Emperor Venerable realm, besides Chaos Origin, you need a fearless martial heart. Otherwise, all your efforts might be in vain!" Xu Chuan cautioned. However, he was not overly worried. Both women possessed top-tier talent and destiny. Even if they hadn't met Xu Chuan in this life, they would have embarked on an invincible path. Therefore, there was nothing to be concerned about. Moreover, Xu Chuan had already informed them of the various details of the breakthrough and the method for opening up their inner worlds. Breaking through to the Emperor Venerable realm was a certainty.
"Yes, we will be careful!" the two women replied seriously. Xu Chuan had sacrificed so much for them, and they certainly would not let him down!
The three sat embracing each other. A gentle breeze stirred their hair, tickling Xu Chuan's face. His large hands gradually moved to the slender waists of the two women, playfully squeezing them. Instantly, both Su Miaoyin and Ning Youci trembled.
"My two wives, the weather is perfect now. Shall we..."
"Yes!"
Before Xu Chuan could finish speaking, they shyly agreed in unison.
"Heh!" Xu Chuan stood up, pulling the two women into his embrace. They returned to their resting place, intending to spend a passionate night.